Tag: Work
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Women in leadership: construction still has work to do
Progress remains slow when it comes to creating a clear pathway for women into management and leadership in construction. The construction industry is evolving. With ongoing labour shortages, stricter compliance requirements and growing client expectations, the sector needs more capable leaders than ever before. Yet one of its greatest assets remains consistently underused: women in…
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Win more work by bidding less
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Matt Verderamo is a consultant at Well Built Construction Consulting, a Baltimore-based firm that delivers strategic consulting, facilitation services and peer roundtables for construction executives. Opinions are the author’s own. It’s no secret: Low-bid procurement methods have…
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Work Zones Done Right: Street-Level Safety Tips
You don’t need a degree in traffic engineering to know a work zone can go south quickly. One distracted driver. One missed sign. One crew member not paying attention. That’s all it takes. And if you’re in the paving and maintenance business, you’re probably dealing with those risks more days than not. So we called…
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Protecting Work Vehicles on Construction Sites
Construction sites are chaotic by nature—dirt, dust, heavy equipment, unpredictable weather, and constant activity. In the middle of it all are your work vehicles. Whether it’s a fleet of trucks, a single project manager’s ride, or subcontractor pickups, these vehicles are essential assets that take a daily beating if not properly protected. And let’s be…
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Work Safe, Stay Cool: Heat Protection Tips for Summer Construction Sites
As the sun turns up the heat and we celebrate Independence Day, it’s the perfect time to refresh our commitment to staying safe on the job. Summer on the construction site brings its own set of challenges — dehydration, fatigue and heat-related illness, just to name a few. But with a few smart moves, we…
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Swinerton scales up with public work
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Swinerton is finding ways to grow while other contractors pull back by leaning into public sector work and shoring up its supply chain. The Concord, California-based builder recently jumped five spots to No. 30 on ENR’s list…
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Bechtel nabs $9B more Rio Grande LNG work
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Trains 4 and 5 and related infrastructure at the Rio Grande LNG FacilityValue: $9 billionLocation: Brownsville, TexasClient: NextDecade Reston, Virginia-based Bechtel has finalized and executed $9 billion in contracts for construction work at the Rio Grande LNG Facility…
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How to Claim Lost Wages If You Can’t Work After an Accident
Suffering an injury after an accident can be physically, emotionally, and financially overwhelming. For many victims, one of the biggest concerns is the loss of income during recovery. If you’re unable to work due to your injuries, you may be entitled to recover lost wages through a legal claim. In cases involving work-related incidents, such…
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Shared home office ideas that work for two or more people
When two people are working from home, space can get competitive fast. Who gets the comfy chair, who’s closest to the wi-fi router, and whose video calls take priority? A well-designed shared home office can make the difference between daily frustration and a workspace that supports your routines and work styles (and, let’s be honest,…
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Work Smart, Stay Safe: Safety Essentials for Mobile Lube Technicians
As summer heats up, so does the pace of construction across much of the country. That’s why June marks National Safety Month. As time frames become compressed and keeping machines running smoothly is a priority for profitability, lube technicians face constant pressure. Every minute of fleet downtime counts as operators depend on machines to be…